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B.S. in Chemistry
(HEGIS 1905)
Dowling’s Chemistry degree programs provide a solid foundation in each
of the fundamental areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical,
analytical, instrumental, and biological chemistry. Modern and traditional
instrumentation and techniques are utilized in laboratories, class work, and
field experiences. Instrumentation includes high pressure liquid
chromatography, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy,
infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fluorometry, and
mass spectrometry. Students gain ample hands-on experience with
instrumentation in coursework, and are encouraged to conduct chemistry
research or to participate in the Chemistry Cooperative Internship Program.
Research opportunities are available on campus with Dowling faculty and off
campus with Dowling partners from industry and governmental entities.
Career Outcomes for Chemistry Majors
The chemistry Bachelor of Science degree enables students to pursue
varied career goals since chemistry is central to many science careers. It
prepares students for graduate study in chemistry or for employment in
government or private industries such as pharmaceutical and environmental
testing. Students are also qualified to pursue advanced degrees in other
sciences or engineering, or in law and professional schools. Coursework
exceeds the minimum chemistry content required for secondary school
teaching. Students interested in becoming a chemistry teacher or in
completing a chemistry Bachelor’s degree and pre-medical school
requirements in four years may prefer to pursue the B.A. in Chemistry since
the Bachelor of Arts program in Chemistry allows more elective credits.
College-Wide Requirements 6 credits
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Core Requirements 33 credits
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Major Requirements 62 credits
| CHM 1001A | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 1002A | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 1003A | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 1004A | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHM 3025A | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 3026A | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 3027A | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 3028A | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHM 3037A | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHM 3045A | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 4076A | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHM/PHY 4169A | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| CHM/PHY 4170A | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHM Electives | Any courses numbered 3000 and above | 9 |
| MTH 1017A | Discrete Mathematics or | |
| MTH 2103A | Linear Algebra or | |
| MTH 2121A | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 1021A | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 1022A | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 1023A | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY 1001A | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 1002A | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 1003A | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 1004A | General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
Minor/Electives Requirements 19 credits
Total: 120 credits
Note: Students majoring in Chemistry are not required to complete a
minor.
Suggested Sequence of Course Work
Semester 1
| CHM 1001A | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 1003A | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 1021A* | Calculus I | 4 |
| FYE | First Year Experience Seminar (Freshmen only) | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 |
Total: 14
Semester 2
| CHM 1002A | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 1004A | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| ENG 1001A | Principles of Writing | 3 |
| MTH 1022A | Calculus II | 4 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 |
Total: 14
Semester 3
| CHM 3025A | Organic Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 3027A | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 2023A | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY 1001A | General Physics I Lecture | 3 |
| PHY 1003A | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 |
Total: 15
Semester 4
| CHM 3026A | Organic Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 3028A | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 1017A | Discrete Mathematics or | |
| MTH 2103A | Linear Algebra or | |
| MTH 2121A | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 1002A | General Physics II Lecture | 3 |
| PHY 1004A | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 |
Total: 14
Semester 5**
| CHM 3037A | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 3045A | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 |
| Electives | (Chemistry or General) | 6 |
Total: 16
Semester 6
| CHM 4076A | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 |
| Electives | (Chemistry or General) | 6 |
Total: 16
Semester 7
| CHM 4169A | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 6 |
| Electives | (Chemistry or General) | 7 |
Total: 16
Semester 8
| CHM 4170A | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Senior Seminar | | 3 |
| Electives | (Chemistry or General) | 9 |
Total: 15
Five-Year Degree Sequencing for the B.S. in Chemistry and
M.B.A. in General Management & Leadership (with business minor for science majors)
The College offers a five-year B.A. in Chemistry and M.B.A. in General
Management & Leadership (with a business minor for science majors) to
provide a strong foundation for chemistry majors whose career path may
lead into private industries, such as pharmaceutical or cosmetic. This
sequence positions the graduate to enter these private industries and to
progress into managerial positions. Contact the School of Arts and
Sciences at 631-244-3232 for further information.
Recommended Sequence of Courses for the B.A. in Chemistry and
M.B.A. in
General Management (with business minor for science majors)
Semester 1
| CHM 1001A | General Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 1003A | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| ENG 1001A | Principles of Writing | 3 |
| MTH 1021A* | Calculus I | 4 |
| CORE | | 3 |
| General Education Requirement | 3 |
Semester 2
| CHM 1002A | General Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 1004A | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 1022A | Calculus II | 4 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester 3
| CHM 3025A | Organic Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 3027A | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 2023A | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHY 1001A | General Physics I Lecture | 3 |
| PHY 1003A | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester 4
| ACC 2001N | Introduction to Financial Accounting I | 3 |
| CHM 3026A | Organic Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHM 3028A | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 1017A | Discrete Mathematics or | |
| MTH 2102A | Linear Algebra or | |
| MTH 2121A | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 1002A | General Physics II Lecture | 3 |
| PHY 1004A | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester - Summer
| MGT 1011N | Introduction to Management Theory and Practice | 3 |
Semester 5
| ACC 2002N | Introduction to Financial Accounting II | 3 |
| CHM 3037A | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 3045A | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM | Elective | 3 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester 6
| FIN 3087N | Principles of Finance | 3 |
| CHM 4076A | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHM | Elective | 6 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester - Summer
| ACC 6241 | Managerial Accounting (Graduate) | 3 |
Semester 7
| CHM/PHY 4169A | Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| FIN 6212 | Financial Management (Graduate) | 3 |
| CHM/General Electives | | 3-7 |
| CORE | | 3 |
Semester 8
| CHM 4170A | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 3 |
| Senior Seminar | | 3 |
| Electives | (Chemistry or General) | 9 |
Semester - Summer
| MGT 6301 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGT 6373 | Leadership, Business Ethics and Quality Management or | |
| MGT 63XX | Graduate Management course | 3 |
Semester 9
| CIS 6261 | Information Technologies for Managers | 3 |
| MGT 6204 | Excellence in Organizations: Behavior, Leadership and Quality | 3 |
| MGT 6233 | Quantitative Methods in Business | 3 |
| MGT 6308 | Labor Relations | 3 |
Semester 10
| MGT 6304 | Organizational Life: Managing Individual and Group Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 6392-6393 | Management Internship or | |
| MGT 6395-6396 | The Management Consulting Experience Course | 3-3 |
| MKT 6252 | Marketing Management | 3 |
*Students who do not pass the placement exam for MTH 1021A-Calculus I should take
MTH 1014A-Precalculus in Semester 1. The prerequisite for CHM 1001A is a grade
of C or better in MTH 1014A, such students must postpone enrollment in CHM 1001-
1004A until Semesters 3 and 4.
**Chemistry courses taken in Semesters 5-8 are offered on an alternate year cycle and
have prerequisites that should be completed in Semesters 1-4.
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